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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1977
Page
2
The Daily Mail states it will present news impartially and express its own editorials on designated pages. Other opinions from columnists or readers may be reported in separate sections.
After years of indecision, Washington County gains approval for the Fountain Head sanitary sewer proposal serving about 700 homes reliant on septic tanks. Preliminary design underway to meet state and federal permit by September 1, with health officials warning septic tanks can pollute water. Residents north of Hagerstown expect to welcome the system despite hookup costs and fees.
University researcher Thomas M. Pelsoci reports a study of four state utilities agencies finding that smaller commissions with larger staffs regulate electricity more efficiently and may reduce rates. He argues elected commissioners tend to raise rates due to industry campaign contributions, while appointed boards respond more to public interests.
Jerome S Mann president of Calvert Distillera Company urges graduating classes to hire managers who grasp gompfuller's capability and the law, noting they will be spending more money and shore time with them.
A rambling, opinionated piece touches on social behavior, urban life, class, unions, and stereotypes with scattered irony. It references bars, watching people, money, and prejudice while musing on aging and credibility in casual, disjointed prose.
Ten years ago Kathleen Waits was slated to receive the scholastic excellence award of SL Maria Govett High School in Gilbert Place. Hagerstown district manager Bobn Potomac Edison notes demands double every 19 years without raising electricity costs. Bass fishermen captured wealth from weekend catches as well. Dr Renny Laughlin of Hagerstown tours world medical circuit. Washington County tax rate rose by one cent to $1.07 per $100. A Hagerstown woman died after a fall of 47 steps while sleepwalking.
The Carter administration signals flexibility as the president privately pushes Congress to soften tough human rights stands. He defends past actions, argues for continued leverage, and faces House divisions over aid cuts to repressive regimes. Stokes supports loans while some colleagues press harder lines. A broader debate on diplomacy and unprecedented flexibility unfolds within White House and State Department circles.
Paris talk centers on when the Socialist Communist alliance may win control of the National Assembly within ten months. Giscard d Estaing’s austerity fuels discontent while Jacques Chirac rises as a center right beacon. The left coalition faces internal rifts over nationalization and Europe policy, with Moscow-linked tactics cited as influencing Western talks.
Readers are invited to express views in the Voice of the People column. Letters should be limited to a maximum of 250 words. The Daily Mail reserves the right to edit and shorten letters and to withhold publication. Writers may publish their names if they wish.
Esther Cohen, wife of Archie Cohen, earned a posthumous tribute for her quiet leadership in Washington County. A devoted member and president of homemakers, hospital auxiliary, and Medical Auxiliary, she initiated programs, anticipated others needs, and carried her weight without seeking attention. Her service defined happiness and gracious womanhood in the Medical Auxiliary.
Local residents on Starshall Street criticize mail delivery as severely inadequate and thank Senator Mathias and Delegate Munsea for addressing the issue. They request involvement of administrative staff from Hagerstown to personally review problems and seek a prompt solution. Mr and Mrs Gary Cordsun t 107 Morehead Street.
A student letter dated May 25 1977 argues the English 9 10 program at Noell High is ineffective, citing misplacement, confusion, and cheating. The writer praises business English for its traditional method, endorsing a return to standard classroom teaching and improved evaluation procedures.
Citizens push back on funding renovations of historical sites via new zoning laws. They warn crooks may exploit tax breaks while many lack basics like clothes and medical care. Call for lawmakers to justify spending and oppose the law.
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